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Simply roast chicken Recipe
by Lemon Squeezy

Simply roast chicken

Scrumptious, succulent roast, embarrassingly easy to prepare!

Rating: 5/5
Avg. 5/5 1 vote
Prep time: United Kingdom British
Cook time: Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg free range chicken, preferably organic
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 50g butter
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper

Directions

  1. PRE-HEAT THE OVEN TO 180˚C/160˚C FAN/GAS 4
  2. RINSE - Rinse the chicken thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen paper. Put it in a roasting tin.
  3. STUFF - Wash the rosemary sprigs and stuff one into the body cavity of the bird. Sprinkle the rest of the rosemary leaves over the outside.
  4. DOT - Cube the butter and dot it over the breast and thighs of the chicken. Season the bird with a little sea salt and a generous grinding of black pepper.
  5. ROAST - Put the chicken in the oven and roast for 35 minutes. After this time, turn the bird over and continue cooking for another 35 minutes.
  6. REST - Put the chicken on a plate, cover it with foil and leave it to rest for a good 15 minutes. Keep the pan juices warm.
  7. SERVE - Serve the chicken doused with the cooking juices.